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Get in the Herd Hosts Nathan Mitchell and John Shinholser with Special Guest Delegate Sally Hudson
Get in the Herd Hosts Nathan Mitchell and John Shinholser with Special Guest Delegate Sally Hudson
Get in the Herd Hosts Nathan Mitchell and John Shinholser with Special Guest Delegate Sally Hudson
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Delegate Sally Hudson joins 'Get in the Herd' to discuss reclassifying drug possession laws and adopting the Portugal model in Virginia.
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Get the buttons here!Reimagining Drug Laws: Delegate Sally Hudson on Reclassification and Recovery
Let more people take a look at it and quit killing these things in subcommittees. You and the governor and the big blue wave.
Imagine a world where drug addiction is treated as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. That's the vision shared in this thought-provoking episode of 'Get in the Herd'. Hosts Nathan Mitchell and John Shinholser sit down with Delegate Sally Hudson to discuss the legislative efforts to reclassify simple drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor in Virginia. This movement, gaining traction in states like Oklahoma, Colorado, and Connecticut, aims to transform how society addresses drug addiction.
Delegate Hudson shares her insights on the potential benefits of adopting the Portugal model, which has successfully shifted the focus from punishment to treatment. The conversation also delves into the current state of recovery services in Virginia, highlighting the need for drug court reforms and better funding for programs run by individuals in recovery. The discussion doesn't stop at policy changes.
The hosts and Delegate Hudson explore the broader impact of supporting people in recovery across all areas of life—whether in the community, courtroom, schools, or churches. They emphasize the importance of building strong relationships between representatives and their constituents to drive meaningful change. The episode wraps up with a hopeful call to action. Delegate Hudson urges listeners to advocate for prevention and treatment funding through Community Services Boards (CSBs).
Her message is clear: 'Let more people take a look at it and quit killing these things in subcommittees.' Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges the status quo and offers a roadmap for a more compassionate approach to drug addiction.